Catalytic converters used in car exhausts are effective means of reducing pollutant emissions from internal combustion engines under normal operating conditions. They contain precious metals which makes them attractive for recycling due to their metal value and also the sustainability of the demand for these metals. The price of Catalytic converters can be determined based […]

This study will analyse Calgary Transit’s bus operations on The City’s road network. Intersections and road segments will be categorized based on Level of Service (LOS) based performance indicators such as bus travel time and schedule adherence. The outcomes of the analysis will indicate whether a particular intersection needs transit signal priority (TSP) to improve […]

Many companies and organisations are required to engage in community engagement to gather stakeholder feedback. Yet, to date, there are key issues with current stakeholder engagement systems as they are inefficient, manual, and prone to error. The aim of this study is to investigate the current state of artificial intelligence and data visualization techniques with […]

Diseases, such as inflammatory bowel disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and osteoarthritis have been widely impacted by the pathogenesis of inflammation. After traditional therapy, most of the time dying cells stimulate inflammatory effects which results the reduction of therapeutic effect and enhances the drug resistance. That is why treatment often requires frequent or continuous high-dosage administration of […]

Combination therapy has been one of the cornerstones for combating cancers. Even though the survival rate of cancer patients after receiving combination therapy is improved dramatically, there are still many unsolved issues to prevent us from claiming combination therapy is a cure for cancers. Those issues include it does not apply to all types of […]

Currently our organization is facing challenges with having the resources to continue our marketing strategy including completing market research, improving our company’s marketing processes and procedures as well as maintaining a social media presence. Applying for this funding will allow us to give a student a meaningful work experience while also benefitting Insight’s marketing department.

Repurposing existing natural gas pipelines is “a low-cost option for delivering large volumes of hydrogen”, accelerating the realization of full-scale hydrogen economy for energy transition. Hydrogen-steel interactions would induce the so-called hydrogen embrittlement, causing cracking and pipeline failure. The corrosion defect present on the existing pipelines tends to facilitate occurrence of the hydrogen-induced cracking. The […]

The Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation (AIWC) currently utilizes youth-centred educational programs as ways to share the importance of wildlife conservation. Their educational programs include information about local wildlife, their rehabilitation practices and demonstrate the impacts humans can have on wildlife and actions we can take to mitigate these impacts. It is important for youth […]

TerraVerdae Bioworks is working with a type of bacteria that is able to metabolize methanol, converting it into a bioplastic. TerraVerdae is focusing its commercial operations on bioplastic production but is interested in identifying other bioproducts that can also be produced. It is known that this type of bacteria forms a symbiotic relationship with plants, […]

Corrosion of the reinforcing steel is an extensive problem that reduces the service life of the structure and results in costly repairs and safety hazards. As a result, such deteriorated concrete structures must be replaced or extensively repaired, rehabilitated or strengthened. As a result, engineers worldwide are continuously seeking durable materials and robust systems to […]

Glaucoma and cataracts are separate, but serious conditions of the eyes. If not properly managed, both can lead to significant vision loss. Currently, there is limited quality monitoring of vision care across the Alberta. The standardized use of performance measures that evaluate the glaucoma and cataract care is paramount to improving the quality of vision […]

The Hamlet of Pangnirtung is exploring ways to improve the socio-economic development within the community. In preparation, and with the help of two Mitacs interns, the community would like to research various economic development models, the legal and social requirements for business development, existing local businesses, and explore other northern community socio-economic models, both in […]